POSITIONING RACKS AND PANS
General guidelines Rack placement for specific foods:
Follow this section carefully to get the best
cooking results.
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Before turning on the oven, place oven racks
where you need them.
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To move a rack, pull it out to the stop, raise the
front edge, and lift it out.
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Be sure the rack(s) is level.
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Use pot holders or oven mitts to protect your
hands if rack(s) must be moved while the oven
IS hot.
Bundt cakes, most
quick breads, yeast
breads, casseroles,
meats
2nd rack guide
from bottom
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When baking/roasting with 1 rack, place the
rack so the top of the food will be centered in
the oven.
Cookies, biscuits.
muffins, cakes,
nonfrozen pies
2nd or 3rd rack
guide from bottom
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When baking/roasting on 2 racks, arrange the
racks on the 2nd and 4th rack guides from the
bottom.
NOTE:
For information on where to place your rack
when broiling, see “Broiling guide” on page 18.
0 Do not place items on the oven door when it
is open.